Not the Roman Empire
American Orthodox: The year is 2026, not 540.
We do not live in a Christian empire. We are not destined to follow a Christian emperor into a glorious battle — or whatever else you may imagine.
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Against the War Machine
Orthodox Christians worship the Prince of Peace. We have the fullness of the ancient Christian faith, the moral authority to discuss temporal and spiritual issues, and no “just-war theory” baggage. Why aren’t more of us opposing the war machine?
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The World Is Going to the Dogs of War
“Cry ‘Havoc,’ and let slip the dogs of war.”
—“The Tragedy of Julius Caesar”
Fr. Saša’s Warning: Elpidophoros ‘Leads His Entire Archdiocese to Spiritual Destruction’
In the most stunning public rebuke to date of Elpidophoros, Fr. Saša Petrović of America’s midwestern Serbian Diocese criticizes the head of the Greek Archdiocese for his ongoing undermining of the Orthodox Church. In a comprehensive speech, Fr. Saša cites Elpidophoros’ support of blatant sins and his disregard for Orthodox faith, practice, and doctrine as evidence that he “is not an Orthodox bishop.”
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“Men Without Chests”: The Metaphor for Our Times
For Orthodox Christians, ecumenism — interreligious unity — is prohibited. Because there is only one Christ, there is only one Church. Therefore, praying with, worshipping with, or sharing Holy Communion with other groups, including Roman Catholics, is heretical. But the relentless ecumenists are inside the gates, so now what?
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Not Through Me: Nonparticipation in a Mad, Mad World
Why should a corrupt political system get to define your “civic duty”? Does voting for immoral people dull your conscience? How will you the individual distance yourself from an increasingly evil world?
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Dress Rehearsal for Dictatorship: How Are You Helping to Set the Stage?
“Guard thyself then, O man; thou hast the signs of Antichrist,” wrote St. Cyril of Jerusalem in the fourth century. “And remember them not only thyself, but impart them also freely to all.” Do you recognize the signs of the coming dictatorship of the Antichrist? What role are American politicians playing? What role are you playing?
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers: Mustering Anti-war Voices to Resist the War Machine
Since July 4, 1776, there have only been 16 years when the U.S. was at peace. War is our normal state of affairs. As Orthodox Christians, we must teach America how to embrace peace and rid ourselves of rule by the war profiteers.
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Get Thee Behind Me, Scientism (Transhumanism, Part Two)
Covid is a religious project driven by mega-rich pagans who seek immortality through transhumanism. They hope to overcome sickness and death by transforming what it means to be human for the elect while enslaving, disabling, or killing everyone else. Why are you complying?
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Why Are Orthodox Christians Taking Transhuman Pond-Scum Frankenshots?
Experts are warning that the COVID injections could be a step toward creating Human 2.0 – a goal of many powerful globalists. What is going on and how can we resist this coercion?
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